“We’re Shutting Off Your Power”: Catching a Double-Barrel Vishing Scam
The number on the caller ID looked local, familiar, even. On the other end was a man claiming to be a technician from the electric utility company. He sounded official,…
What to do in the Wake of Data Leak of 16 Billion Passwords
Over the weekend, it was reported that 16 billion passwords were exposed in – by far – the largest breach in history. According to researchers at Cybernews, none of the…
Tariff Scams: Fake Customs Fees and Package Payment Requests
The quote “Never let a good crisis go to waste” is often attributed to Winston Churchill, but scammers have adapted it to their line of work. As we’ve warned many…
What to Know About Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity Before It’s Too Late
Quantum computing is one of the most exciting breakthroughs in modern science—but it also poses one of the biggest threats to the future of cybersecurity. You may have heard about…
Scammers Are Calling Grandma and Grandpa
“Grandma, I’ve been in an accident and need help. Can you send money?” Scammers have been using deceptive tactics like this to target older adults for years. In 2023, the…
2025 Security Awareness Calendar: Survive and Thrive in 2025
SEE OUR UPDATED 2026 SECURITY AWARENESS CALENDAR As we enter 2025, threats using Deepfakes and AI are growing, with cybercriminals using AI to steal houses or in impersonation scams. People…
Watching Out for Pig Butchering Scams
Sophisticated scammers are targeting individuals across the globe through text messaging, dating apps, social media, and email. While the tactics have been around for some time, the term “pig butchering”…
Scammers are Using AI to Steal Homes
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on how scammers tried to auction off Graceland—the estate that belonged to Elvis Presley in Memphis, TN and one of the most famous pieces…
See a Fake Online Review – Report it to the FTC
If you are fed up with fake online reviews, you can now officially report them to the FTC. The Federal Trade Commission began enforcing rules that ban companies from buying…